Wellness hubs are moving away from the traditional spa experience of set, structured menus to a new offering of immersive experiences combining mind and body. WGSN’s Becky Stevenson took a trip back to her hometown of Stamford to check out one of the latest hubs on our beauty watch list.

Embracing a more outward-facing approach to self-care, consumers are looking to brands to align with their ethics and values, and give something back. Enter L., a subscription service for organic tampons, pads and condoms that send products to girls and women in need.

The 19th Edition of Playtime Tokyo will be moving to a new venue, in the heart of the city’s fashion district of Shibuya.This move sees the continuation of the shows larger strategy shift, and makes room for more brands to watch.